Performing a Wiccan Wedding: A Change in Perspective

Recently, I performed my first Wiccan Wedding ceremony for a lovely young couple and their baby.

Rocky Mountain Shame

In our church, we were suspicious of anything too emotional. We thought it was dangerous to get too caught up in wonder or elation because happiness couldn’t possibly be spiritual.

Throwing Away the Script

"I'm ashamed of you," she said. But she didn't mean it. Her religious leaders taught her to say such things and it caused her pain.

Family Gathering

They were such a sweet, good looking family. It's too bad their weekend was ruined by their father being mistakenly arrested

I No Longer Reach for Heaven

I’m astounded that anyone could be persuaded to accept a way of life that guarantees their condemnation.  But I’m sorry to say we made converts.

I Don’t Have to Go Back

I’m so appreciative of the medical community these days and I’m often concerned at how stressed they are. Even before Covid, many of them were overworked. I don’t know how they keep at it day after day.  I wish I could show them support or even step in to work with them like I did … Continue reading I Don’t Have to Go Back

Roadside Reacquaintance

A beat-up sedan pulled up behind us and a young man climbed out. He was barefoot and shirtless.... "Y'all need any help?" he drawled.

Coffee Klatch

Honestly, I’ve known more interesting nursing home residents who couldn’t talk and needed help wiping the drool off their chins.